ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

Job Description and Duties

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (PERMANENT / INTERMITTENT) / OCOTILLO WELLS STATE VEHICULAR RECREATION AREA

The reporting location for this position is Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area located at 5172 Highway 78, Borrego Springs, CA 92004.

This position will work under the general direction of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory).

This position will support the development and implementation of natural resources management projects, planning, and stewardship throughout the district's five units.

Specifically, the position will support the district's restoration and habitat monitoring programs and will take a lead role in implementation of these programs at three park units (i.

e., Picacho SRA, Salton Sea SRA, and Indio Hills Palms property). The Environmental Scientist will compile data, manage records, analyze results, and make recommendations for natural resources management throughout the district.

The position will plan natural resources projects and may serve as the liaison for regulatory permits for district projects.

This position requires a valid Class C driver’s license. You must answer the questions addressing your driver’s license on your application.

Ensure you provide your driver’s license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and / or restrictions on your application.

This position is designated as not telework eligible.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Sara Lockett at (760) 767-1084 or

This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.

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Working Conditions

Work may occur in the field or office. Field work may occur outdoors in various types of weather or in unpleasant conditions (e.

g. extreme desert heat, rough or uneven terrain). Work environment has exposures to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, nearby heavy equipment or traffic, and / or loud noises.

May involve some exposure to aggressive visitors.

Occasional travel throughout district or state may be required, with overnight stay at hotels and / or spike camps.

Schedule may be modified, with notice, depending on district projects and needs.

Special Requirements

The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application.

Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and / or restrictions.

The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Candidates that believe they meet the Minimumqualifications based on a pattern of education from the classificationdescription (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree / transcriptsand / or license along with your application (STD.

678) to be considered for thisposition. If selected for the position official sealed transcriptswill be required prior to appointment.

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supportingdocuments (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medicalinformation, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)

SROA / SURPLUS Applicants : You must check the SROA / Surplus asyour claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA / Surplus letter as anadditional document.

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